Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2027 Vision school buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
What could happen
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17. 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V319000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jul 9, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 26, 2025 to Jan 21, 2026
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Critical fasteners
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Aug 31, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Electrical system Aug 10, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 20, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Visibility Jan 22, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 10, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 10, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.